Modern Revival

2 Main Points:

• In the mid-20th century, the practice of microdosing Amanita muscaria gained some attention in Western cultures.

• Influential figures like R. Gordon Wasson, an ethnomycologist, wrote about his experiences with Amanita muscaria in the 1960s. His writings introduced the mushroom to a broader audience and sparked interest in its psychoactive properties.

By now it is easy to see how influential Amanita muscaria has become.